Recreation area

Rim of the World Snow Play Area

San Bernardino National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels are all a very popular past-time in the San Bernardino Mountains.   Visitors are encouraged to recreate in the areas identified on this map. Areas include: Along State Highway 18, from Crest Park Picnic Area to Switzer Picnic Area Along State Highway 18, East of Santas Village to just East of Heaps Peak / Allison Ranch Road Along State Highway 18, from Green Valley Lake Road to the east highway gates in Snow Valley.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.